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      8 products to help you revisit the messages and themes of April general conferenceHaley Lundberg - With new temples announced and messages of hope, kindness, inclusion, and strong foundations, we are excited to study the important topics discussed during general conference and refocus our personal lives and actions. Here are just a few of the themes we picked up on alongside some great resources to help further your personal studies of the topics covered. General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition, April 2021 In the Sunday afternoon session, Elder David A. Bednar spoke about the importance of the messages of conference and encouraged us to use the principles taught in conference to govern our lives. The General Conference Addresses,...
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      Beloved Latter-day Saint actor Kirby Heyborne reflects on acting career and how he became an award-winning audiobook narratorLDS Living - Kirby Heyborne is best known for his starring roles in The R.M. and The Best Two Years . You may also remember his supporting role in The Singles Ward where he famously opened his mission call to discover he was going to Boise, Idaho. And while Heyborne has had subsequent acting roles, including a dream role in The Three Stooges , his career has taken him places he never imagined. He describes his discovery of a talent in audiobook narrating as God opening a window—a way for him to continue to entertain while also providing stability for his family. Heyborne has...
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      Stunning video footage accompanies Elder Quentin L. Cook’s sure witness of Jesus ChristLDS Living - Elder Quentin L. Cook says he has always worried about saying too much about sacred things. “We know that when we receive revelation, that is something we should be very careful [with], but I would be ungrateful if I didn’t say that I can testify with all certainty as a sure witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ. I know that He lives and I know that He guides this Church,” Elder Cook said in a new video released by Church News . He then bore testimony of the significance of the revelation that has been received to guide the entire...
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      Watch: BYU’s Cosmo the Cougar performs crazy stunt on campus stairsDanielle Christensen - There’s no denying that Brigham Young University’s mascot Cosmo the Cougar has earned a reputation for pulling off some cool stunts. From rolling down the stands of the LaVelle Edwards Stadium in a human hamster ball to leaping slam dunks at a basketball game to dancing smooth Michael Jackson moves by the pool, it seems there’s nothing the mascot can’t do. And on April 6 , Cosmo added to that list by walking down the school’s dreaded campus stairs by the Richards Building (RB) on his hands, legs straight up in the air. I enjoy walking down the RB stairs 😁...
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      ‘A prominent place on your personal library shelves’: What prophets have taught about general conference messagesLindsey Williams - Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “ Found in the footnotes ,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Leading up to general conference, Church leaders spend months preparing their messages. In 2016, President Dallin H. Oaks , then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared that he prays fervently about what he is supposed to speak about each conference. “I begin that process six months in advance, and usually by two to four months ahead of the April or October conference,...
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      Beloved Latter-day Saint actor Kirby Heyborne reflects on acting career and how he became an award-winning audiobook narratorLDS Living - Kirby Heyborne is best known for his starring roles in The R.M. and The Best Two Years . You may also remember his supporting role in The Singles Ward where he famously opened his mission call to discover he was going to Boise, Idaho. And while Heyborne has had subsequent acting roles, including a dream role in The Three Stooges , his career has taken him places he never imagined. He describes his discovery of a talent in audiobook narrating as God opening a window—a way for him to continue to entertain while also providing stability for his family. Heyborne has...
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      ‘A prominent place on your personal library shelves’: What prophets have taught about general conference messagesLindsey Williams - Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “ Found in the footnotes ,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Leading up to general conference, Church leaders spend months preparing their messages. In 2016, President Dallin H. Oaks , then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared that he prays fervently about what he is supposed to speak about each conference. “I begin that process six months in advance, and usually by two to four months ahead of the April or October conference,...
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      Utah Area Presidency asks stake presidents to develop plans for returning to churchNewsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The Utah Area Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shared the following message with Church leaders in Utah on April 8, 2021. Returning to Church Meetings and Activities in the Utah Area We are deeply grateful for the leadership of stake presidents, bishops, and others in the Utah Area who throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have developed plans and implemented guidelines to allow our members to worship at home and at Church in safe and compliant ways. As infection rates in Utah continue to decrease and vaccinations significantly increase, we are getting closer to a time when we...
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      A promise or invitation from each April 2021 general conference talkLDS Living - The text for the April 2021 general conference is now available on ChurchofJesusChrist.org . To help you carry the messages from our Church leaders with you, here is one invitation or promise given by each of the speakers during general conference. We hope they will help you receive the inspiration you need to draw closer to Jesus Christ. Saturday Morning “ Welcome Message ” | President Russell M. Nelson As we listen to the messages that have been carefully prepared by our leaders under the direction of the Holy Ghost, I invite you to pray to identify the debris you should...
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      The number of temples in Africa is about to triple. Here are 15 other temple facts and stats you might not knowLindsey Williams - During the Sunday afternoon session of general conference, President Russell M. Nelson announced 20 temples to be built in locations around the world. President Nelson said we are building now for the future. “Just last year, despite the pandemic, ground was broken for 21 new temples! We want to bring the house of the Lord even closer to our members, that they may have the sacred privilege of attending the temple as often as their circumstances allow,” President Nelson said. Here are 16 facts and stats about temple announcements, locations, and construction you might not know. 1. President Nelson’s announcement will...
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      Beloved Latter-day Saint actor Kirby Heyborne reflects on acting career and how he became an award-winning audiobook narratorLDS Living - Kirby Heyborne is best known for his starring roles in The R.M. and The Best Two Years . You may also remember his supporting role in The Singles Ward where he famously opened his mission call to discover he was going to Boise, Idaho. And while Heyborne has had subsequent acting roles, including a dream role in The Three Stooges , his career has taken him places he never imagined. He describes his discovery of a talent in audiobook narrating as God opening a window—a way for him to continue to entertain while also providing stability for his family. Heyborne has...
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      Stunning video footage accompanies Elder Quentin L. Cook’s sure witness of Jesus ChristLDS Living - Elder Quentin L. Cook says he has always worried about saying too much about sacred things. “We know that when we receive revelation, that is something we should be very careful [with], but I would be ungrateful if I didn’t say that I can testify with all certainty as a sure witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ. I know that He lives and I know that He guides this Church,” Elder Cook said in a new video released by Church News . He then bore testimony of the significance of the revelation that has been received to guide the entire...
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      Watch: BYU’s Cosmo the Cougar performs crazy stunt on campus stairsDanielle Christensen - There’s no denying that Brigham Young University’s mascot Cosmo the Cougar has earned a reputation for pulling off some cool stunts. From rolling down the stands of the LaVelle Edwards Stadium in a human hamster ball to leaping slam dunks at a basketball game to dancing smooth Michael Jackson moves by the pool, it seems there’s nothing the mascot can’t do. And on April 6 , Cosmo added to that list by walking down the school’s dreaded campus stairs by the Richards Building (RB) on his hands, legs straight up in the air. I enjoy walking down the RB stairs 😁...
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      ‘A prominent place on your personal library shelves’: What prophets have taught about general conference messagesLindsey Williams - Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “ Found in the footnotes ,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Leading up to general conference, Church leaders spend months preparing their messages. In 2016, President Dallin H. Oaks , then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared that he prays fervently about what he is supposed to speak about each conference. “I begin that process six months in advance, and usually by two to four months ahead of the April or October conference,...
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      8 products to help you revisit the messages and themes of April general conferenceHaley Lundberg - With new temples announced and messages of hope, kindness, inclusion, and strong foundations, we are excited to study the important topics discussed during general conference and refocus our personal lives and actions. Here are just a few of the themes we picked up on alongside some great resources to help further your personal studies of the topics covered. General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition, April 2021 In the Sunday afternoon session, Elder David A. Bednar spoke about the importance of the messages of conference and encouraged us to use the principles taught in conference to govern our lives. The General Conference Addresses,...
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8 products to help you revisit the messages and themes of April general conference

Haley Lundberg - With new temples announced and messages of hope, kindness, inclusion, and strong foundations, we are excited to study the important topics discussed during general conference and refocus our personal lives and actions. Here are just a few of the themes we picked up on alongside some great resources to help further your personal studies of the topics covered. General Conference Addresses, Journal Edition, April 2021 In the Sunday afternoon session, Elder David A. Bednar spoke about the importance of the messages of conference and encouraged us to use the principles taught in conference to govern our lives.  The General Conference Addresses,...

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Beloved Latter-day Saint actor Kirby Heyborne reflects on acting career and how he became an award-winning audiobook narrator

LDS Living - Kirby Heyborne is best known for his starring roles in The R.M. and The Best Two Years . You may also remember his supporting role in The Singles Ward where he famously opened his mission call to discover he was going to Boise, Idaho. And while Heyborne has had subsequent acting roles, including a dream role in The Three Stooges , his career has taken him places he never imagined. He describes his discovery of a talent in audiobook narrating as God opening a window—a way for him to continue to entertain while also providing stability for his family. Heyborne has...

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Stunning video footage accompanies Elder Quentin L. Cook’s sure witness of Jesus Christ

LDS Living - Elder Quentin L. Cook says he has always worried about saying too much about sacred things.  “We know that when we receive revelation, that is something we should be very careful [with], but I would be ungrateful if I didn’t say that I can testify with all certainty as a sure witness of the divinity of Jesus Christ. I know that He lives and I know that He guides this Church,” Elder Cook said in a new video released by Church News .  He then bore testimony of the significance of the revelation that has been received to guide the entire...

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‘A prominent place on your personal library shelves’: What prophets have taught about general conference messages

Lindsey Williams - Editor's note: Our bi-weekly Friday column, “ Found in the footnotes ,” explores some of the footnotes from remarks given by General Authorities and General Officers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Leading up to general conference, Church leaders spend months preparing their messages. In 2016, President Dallin H. Oaks , then a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shared that he prays fervently about what he is supposed to speak about each conference. “I begin that process six months in advance, and usually by two to four months ahead of the April or October conference,...

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Has a general conference talk ever been given outside the US? Have talks been prerecorded?

Lindsey Williams - Want to stay in the Latter-day Saint loop all year long? Follow  LDS Living on  Facebook . In the Saturday afternoon session of general conference, both Elder Jorge T. Becerra and Elder Thierry K. Mutombo of the Seventy gave prerecorded remarks. With COVID-19 travel restrictions still in place in many areas, it is not surprising that these General Authorities did not travel to Utah to give their conference addresses. Church leaders not located at headquarters on Temple Square joined the Thursday general conference leadership meeting virtually, according to a Newsroom press release . But some may be wondering, is this the...

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Here is the 2020 statistical report released at April 2021 general conference

Lindsey Williams - Want to stay in the Latter-day Saint loop all year long?  Subscribe to the daily  LDS Living  Newsletter  for information and inspiration right to your inbox. The 2020 statistical report of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been released online. The numbers included in the report show the growth and status of the Church as of December 31, 2020. Like many aspects of last year, the statistical report is a bit different from previous years. Membership increased by just under 100,000, putting total Church membership at 16,663,663. Last year there were approximately 100,000 fewer converts baptized than in...

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The Primary General Presidency was released. Here are just 7 changes that impacted children during their service

Lindsey Williams - Want to stay in the Latter-day Saint loop all year long? Follow  LDS Living on  Facebook .  In the Saturday afternoon session of April 2021 general conference, a new Primary General Presidency was called . Sister Camille N. Johnson will now serve as Primary General President with Sister Susan H. Porter as First Counselor and Sister Amy Wright as Second Counselor. As we welcome in a new Primary General Presidency, the legacy left behind by the outgoing presidency—President Joy D. Jones, Sister Lisa L. Harkness, and Sister Cristina B. Franco—will be remembered. Here are just seven ways their service impacted the...

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Meet the new General Authorities and Officers called during April general conference

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Want to stay in the Latter-day Saint loop all year long?  Subscribe to the daily  LDS Living  Newsletter  for information and inspiration right to your inbox. The calls of 11 new leaders were announced at the April 2021 general conference. These calls comprise eight General Authority Seventies and a new Primary General Presidency. Earlier this week, 77 new Area Seventies were announced at a leadership meeting. President Dallin H. Oaks of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the calls during the Saturday afternoon session of the conference. He also announced the release of six...

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See a powerful quote from each April 2021 general conference talk

LDS Living Staff - General conference weekend is filled with inspiring stories, profound insights, and spiritual promptings. To help you remember the spirit you felt, here is one quote from each April 2021 general conference talk. You can also click on the speaker's name to find a summary of his or her remarks at Church News . Saturday Morning Session President Russell M. Nelson Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf Sister Joy D. Jones Elder Jan E. Newman Elder Gary E. Stevenson Elder Gerrit W. Gong President Henry B. Eyring Saturday Afternoon Session Elder Jeffrey R. Holland Elder Jorge T. Becerra Elder Dale G. Renlund Elder Neil...

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‘Because God wanted it, He made it happen’: How God intervened to help the first Persian-speaking missionary join the Church and serve a mission

LDS Living - In her native country, Roohina Arya’s desire to follow Jesus Christ meant risking her life to learn about Christianity. Simply desiring to believe meant subjecting herself to physical abuse. So, upon arriving in the United States and discovering the gospel of Jesus Christ, Arya wanted to be baptized. But the missionaries told her that because she was in the United States with a visitor visa and might have to return to homeland, it would not be safe for her to be baptized.    She was hurt and upset. She didn’t want to talk to the missionaries ever again. But then she...

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How the unimaginable tragedy of losing a 14-month-old child brought 3 women together in an unexpected way

LDS Living - In this week's episode of This is the Gospel , after Julie's 14-month-old son Jonah passes away in a tragic choking accident, she is plagued with insomnia and nightmares. Following a prompting, she begins to share her feelings on a public blog, but little does she know that that blog will connect her to two women who will change her life in unexpected ways.  The following is story is an adapted excerpt.  Listen to the full episode here  or  read the transcript here.   Our first son, Jonah, came into the world 10 days late. It was my first baby and...

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Sister Sharon Eubank shares insights into each day of Holy Week; Sister Elaine Dalton teaches ‘great things await’

LDS Living - Editor’s note: “ This week from the pulpit ” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. While "the pulpit" outside of general conference continues to look a bit different than usual, Church leaders, past and present, continue to share their inspiring messages with the world. Sister Sharon Eubank Shares Easter Thoughts Many of us take the opportunity of Holy Week to reflect on the final week of the Savior’s earthly ministry. This year, Sister Sharon Eubank, First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency, invited us into her personal daily Easter reflections. On Palm Sunday, she...

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How does an Apostle prepare to get the most out of general conference? Are general conference talk topics assigned? Elder Bednar answers

LDS Living - This weekend, millions of Latter-day Saints and their friends all over the world will watch general conference. When you devote 8–10 hours of your weekend to sitting in front of a screen, you want to make sure you get as much out of it as possible, but how can you best prepare for general conference? And when it’s over, how can you best apply its teachings to your life? On this week’s episode of the Church News  podcast ,   Elder David A. Bednar offers insight into his personal preparation for general conference and his study of the talks when the...

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How often do Easter and general conference coincide? A look at Easter conferences past

Lindsey Williams - In a video message released on Palm Sunday , President Russell M. Nelson issued an invitation to encourage people everywhere to focus on Jesus Christ this Easter. Included in his video was an invitation to watch the Church’s Easter Sunday general conference. “Please join with us,” President Nelson said. “Invite your friends! Jesus Christ lives! As our resurrected and atoning Savior, He stands ready to help us grow from the dramatic, unexpected events in our lives. At this Easter season, let us worship and praise Him for the peace, hope, light, and truth He brings to us.” This year, April general...

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See what President Nelson and other Church leaders taught at the April 2021 general conference leadership meeting

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Want to stay in the Latter-day Saint loop all year long?  Subscribe to the daily  LDS Living  Newsletter  for information and inspiration right to your inbox. The global leadership of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is once again gathering (in person for those at Church headquarters and digitally for the rest of the world) for instruction prior to general conference. On Thursday, April 1, 2021, some 300 General Authorities, General Officers, and Area Seventies heard messages from the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is the first time these...

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See the April 2021 edition of The World Report

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The latest edition of The World Report, a biannual compilation of news from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is now available here on Newsroom and on YouTube. The April 2021 edition shows how Latter-day Saint Charities, the humanitarian arm of the global faith, is reaching people impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with the help of many partners, such as UNICEF, Latter-day Saint volunteers, and community organizations around the world, in what is the Church’s largest humanitarian response to date. Viewers will see how Church members, missionaries, and friends of the faith have volunteered service to help Utah’s Navajo Nation,...

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The Young Men General Presidency is now on Instagram and Facebook

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Members of the Young Men general presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints now have official Instagram and Facebook accounts to expand their global ministries. The photo- and video-based social media platforms are used by millions of people around the world, including many young adults and youth. The Church leaders’ use of social media platforms demonstrates a desire to connect with members around the world using technology. The Young Men presidency members introduced themselves on Facebook on Wednesday, March 31, 2021: “Our presidency is thrilled to use these social media accounts to testify of Christ and share messages...

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Watch: He lost his brother soon after moving to a new country. Here’s how this artist found the power to forgive

LDS Living - In the latest video in the Church’s Easter campaign, watch artist Nnamdi Okonkwo shape and create his amazing sculptures, and listen as Okonkwo shares how, through prayer, God has shaped him. Okonkwo explains that his brother provided the financial means for him to move to the United States. But soon after Okonkwo moved, his brother died in an accident. "It devastated me on so many levels," Okonkwo says. "I did not think there was any way that I could forgive the person that killed my brother." After many nights of being in what he calls the “valley of sorrow,” Okonkwo pled...

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Church handbook update: New section on vaccinations, new leadership callings for single adults

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The revision of the English version of the General Handbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints that began in February 2020 is now 75% complete. The latest round of updates was published today, March 31, 2021. It includes four rewritten chapters and seven other chapters with added or revised sections. The text is available to the public in English online ( it is expected to be published in the Gospel Library app by the end of the day ). Versions in other languages will follow in coming months. Translated portions of previous updates to the handbook were published...

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Watch: President Ballard offers perspective on living through hard times, promises that the pandemic ‘is going to pass’

Danielle Christensen - A Church News  video released on March 31 looks back at the past year of the pandemic with words of assurance from President M. Russell Ballard, Acting President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “I’m 92 years old, and I’ve been through, in a lifetime, so many circumstances where some thought the world was coming to an end. I’ve lived through the World War II and the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, and pandemics of this and that,” he reflected. President Ballard continued by stating that the pandemic would pass, and he testified of the blessings that come from...

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Does faith impact men’s engagement with household chores? This new study shows fascinating results

Danielle Christensen - It’s a stereotype that has been around for decades—conservative religious men don’t help out around the house with tasks like cooking, cleaning, and doing laundry. But how accurate is that assumption? A new study conducted by Claudia Geist and Bethany Gull from the University of Utah sheds some light on the matter. In a Deseret News video on Instagram explaining their research, Gull explains that she and Geist originally hypothesized that nonreligious men would be more involved in housework. After all, available research has shown that men who have gender equitable ideas and are less religious are more involved in the...

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See recent pictures of temples under construction around the world

Lindsey Williams - Editor's note: This article was updated on April 5, 2021, to include the 20 temples announced in April 2021 general conference.  Since becoming the 17th president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in January 2018, President Russell M. Nelson has announced temples in every general conference for a total of 69 temples .  The Church now has 168 operating temples. Eight of those temples are currently undergoing a major renovation. Additionally, 35 temples are under construction with 48 announced.  On a recent episode of the Church News  podcast , Elder David A. Bednar shared that temple construction has...

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The quiet before the miracle: What we learn from a day of stillness before the Savior’s Crucifixion

Emily Belle Freeman and David Butler, excerpted from “The Unexpected Deliverer” - It was a silent day in scripture. During the last week of His life, on the third day before Passover, the Gospel writers seem to say nothing. On that Wednesday there were no recorded miracles, no healings, no teaching. He was the Word, and there were none. After the cursing of the fig tree, after the parables, after the great commandment. After the widow cast in her living, all she had.  The day after He spoke to the apostles about leaving and then coming back again. After that, there was silence. For an entire day. It was His last week. Do...

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This Latter-day Saint just made the top 24 on ‘American Idol’

LDS Living - Latter-day Saint Liahona Olayan received some tough feedback from Katy Perry during the duet episode of American Idol . Perry said Liahona’s disappointment over her brother leaving the show was “sabotaging” Liahona’s own chance for success. But this week, Perry had a very different message. As Liahona walked off the stage following this week’s performance, Perry stood up and cheered yelling, “There it is! There it is!” “Seeing Katy stand up literally almost made me want to cry because, you know, I just wanted to make her proud,” Liahona said. Afterward, Liahona sat down with judges Katy Perry and Luke Bryan...

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Temple bags, dresses, and books to prepare you for your next temple trip

LDS Living Staff - As temples around the world continue to reopen in a cautious, careful way , we are anxiously awaiting the day when we can return to the Lord's holy house. In preparation, we've rounded up our favorite items to accompany you on your next temple trip as well as a few resources to better understand sacred temple covenants. ► You may also like:  See the latest temple reopening updates Bags Piper Backpack Temple Bag Available in pink and navy Buy Now Kate Temple Bag Available in pink, gray, cream, and aqua Buy Now Matthew Backpack Temple Bag Buy Now Zarahemla II Temple...

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Watch: Latter-day Saint artist on the inspiration behind stunning sculpture ‘The Family’ + Q&A

LDS Living - Sculptor Nnamdi Okonkwo was 23 years old when he joined the Church while attending BYU–Hawaii. Many of his sculptures honor womanhood and use fluid lines and simple shapes to create a symbolic representation of humanity. Okonkwo is married and the father of three children. We recently asked him about his faith, family, and what motivates his artwork. How did you get into art? Art was definitely my first love [over] every other thing that I ever did, but I didn’t think I was any good at it. I wanted to go into something more “practical.” Finally, when I was around 17...

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One woman’s transformative experience when she replaced social media time with participating in the gathering of Israel

Danielle Steed, Contributor - Imagine, if you will with me, a scene that many can relate to in one way or another: A woman holds her darling infant in her arms and is doing her best to get the child to sleep. This young mom is navigating the newness of motherhood with only two and a half decades of life experience herself. The fatigue in the room is tangible. Feeling the pressures of life mixed with a deep desire for connection, she begins to mindlessly scroll through her social media feed. After some time, she looks down at the baby in her arms and realizes...

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Video: David Archuleta puts serious soul into new upbeat song ‘I Know He Lives’

LDS Living - Right on the heels of his beautiful collaboration with BYU Vocal Point , David Archuleta has released another new music video to add to your Easter celebrations. Archuleta’s song “I Know He Lives” has the spirit and message of a hymn, but a beat that will make you want to listen to it any day of the week. When Archuleta released the track for the new song on Thursday, March 25, he explained on Twitter, “I’ve performed this one live before, but I’ve never recorded it in the studio . . . until now. Can’t wait for y’all to hear it!”...

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